By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles for their “best efforts” in the FIFA World Cup qualification playoff, despite their 4–3 defeat on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. The loss means Nigeria has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time. In a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in France as part of a brief tour of Western allies, following an energy deal with Greece on Sunday and ahead of a scheduled visit to Spain on Tuesday. Zelensky has indicated that “a major deal with France” will be announced soon, though it remains unclear if it will be…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 16.05 per cent in October 2025 from 18.02 per cent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed. The decline of 1.96 percentage points marks the seventh consecutive month of falling inflation since April 2025. Year-on-year, the October 2025 headline inflation rate was 17.82 percentage…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has expressed concern over what it described as the Federal Government’s lack of commitment to resolving critical issues in Nigeria’s university system. Speaking at a press conference at Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, ASUU Bauchi Zonal Coordinator Timothy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bandits have abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred on Sunday night, during which the assailants killed the school’s Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Makuku. Sources said the gunmen stormed the school and operated unchallenged, taking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Emirates on Monday placed a landmark order for 65 Boeing 777X aircraft valued at $38 billion, offering a major boost to the US manufacturer on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow. The agreement also includes 130 GE9X engines from General Electric, with deliveries of the long-delayed aircraft expected to begin in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay, a new serviced apartment property located in the hills of Morocco’s renowned surf destination. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the development features 208 modern apartments, a padel court, two outdoor swimming pools, and a dedicated children’s area. Strategically positioned near the Tazegzout…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained healthcare professionals across the state on the prevention and management of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), as part of renewed efforts to improve frontline response to sexual assault cases. The two-day training, held on November 11–12 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) marked three decades of advocacy in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, C.O.P.E’s longstanding lead sponsor. Emeritus Professor Osato…
